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Unit Business Risk & Compliance Leader (Loss Prevention)

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  • Reading, United Kingdom
  • Risk & Compliance

Job Description

  • Job ID: 352512

  • Date posted: 14/08/2026



    • IKEA Reading are looking to welcome a Loss Prevention Leader to their leadership team.

    Your role will be to ensure a holistic and proactive safety and security risk handling function for the store. You will lead and develop a proactive and comprehensive agenda to create a healthy working environment, mitigating risks and ensuring that all Unit BR&C co-workers identify, assess and proactively handle those risks at a local level.


    WHAT WE OFFER

    • Start Date of employment will be 18th September 2026.
    • Starting salary of £32,000 per annum, based on competence and experience.
    • Domestic relocation support can be discussed at interview.
    • 39 Hours, working 5 days per week and includes alternate weekends
    • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.



    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

    • Experience in retail management with a working understanding in the field of Loss prevention.
    • Proven leadership skills with the ability to make well balanced decisions in a fast paced omni channel environment.
    • A skilled communicator with good stakeholder management skills, ability to set clear priorities and delegate responsibility.
    • Ability to assess and mitigate risks in a business environment.
    • Proficient analytical skills to be able to understand performance tracking using KPIs.
    • Leadership skills to inspire, motivate, encourage and engage co-workers and the wider management team by creating an open and collaborative culture built on shared motivation and accountability.


    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

    • Promote loss prevention in the Units, informing and sharing expertise to develop risk aware decision taking in relation to Area and Market goals.
    • Collaborate with the local stakeholder to highlight the details of the root cause analysis to minimize business loss and financial impact of accidents and claims.
    • Secure the implementation and the follow through of the INGKA Rules and local legislation, through coaching and guiding the local stakeholders. Ensure Business Risk and Compliance standards are met and to provide a Loss prevention focused environment.
    • Support the Unit with the awareness of the right knowledge of the Unit stakeholders in relation to the Group S&S Rule by creating a risk & compliance culture by developing leadership and conscious approach in identifying and implementing systems to detect, analyse and reduce business loss, financial impact, prevent incidents and accidents.
    • Implement the BR&C agenda locally including the KPI analysis of incidents within the unit with the correct stakeholders and be a point of contact for the Unit in matters connected to Risk & Compliance when it comes to local authorities and follow up.
    • Work with the Area BR&C Leader on the KPI analysis to ensure a safe working environment and identify local training needs and work with the Area BR&C Leader to implement the solutions.


    WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

    It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us and feel valued in the workplace.

    Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.


    RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

    Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

    • Please attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face to face interview.


    We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

    Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:

    • Criminal records check

    For any advice or support, email beth.crombie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!












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